A study of occupational status published in Nature Human Behavior identifies 106 genetic variants, the importance of the interplay of genetics and family environment, childhood educational and ...

An expert explains the importance of genetic testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, as recent FDA approval highlights its role in guiding targeted treatments. Genetic testing is a laboratory method ...

People are often encouraged to “know their status,” however this healthy habit can be applied to more than just safe-sex practices. Although they are not the only community who suffers with sickle ...

In a manuscript published in the American Journal of Psychiatry titled "Psychiatric Genetics in Clinical Practice: Essential Knowledge for Mental Health Professionals," the authors provide updated ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tony Merriman, Ph.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Immunology and Rheumatology and internationally recognized leader in the genetic basis of gout ...

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers have identified a new, less aggressive form of mesothelioma that offers patients greater hope for survival and treatment success. Led by Michele Carbone ...

Everybody knows that genetics is important in drug discovery. Indeed, you may find that a rather old and boring observation. But genetics is, in fact, becoming increasingly more important as various ...

Research linked to Harvard University and Harvard Medical School suggests that redheaded women possess unique genetic and ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to highlight a story of hope and a call to action for you and your family. One Valley mom's breast cancer diagnosis became a family diagnosis ...

The greatest improvements in milk production in dairy cows in past decades have been due to genetic selection. Nutrition, health management and fertility (to become pregnant, have a calf and start ...